Behavioral Health RN

Company: ScionHealth
Location: Palestine
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Description

Job Summary

• Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice Essential Functions
  • Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment
  • Documents patient care given
  • Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family
  • Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
  • Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs
  • Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
  • Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
  • Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff through continuous monitoring and intervention Organizational Expectations
    • Self and Staff Development
    • Completes general and organizational unit specific annual requirements and certifications
    • Attends 75% of staff meetings
    • Consistently projects a positive professional image through appearance and behavior Nonessential Functions
      • Has a willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department on as-needed basis or as determined by management
      • Demonstrates the philosophy of team concept
      • Participates in group projects and staff meetings with suggestions that enhance the work environment and increase productivity Leadership Capabilities
        • Follows established hospital and unit specific policies
        • Exhibits willingness to resolve problems as they arise Qualifications
          
          License/Certifications:
          • Licenses: RN
          • X Basic Life Support (BLS) - within 30 days of hire
          • Handle with Care required within 30 days of hire
          • Certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training within 30 days of hire- required (Handle with Care) Work Experience:
            • Minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred
            • Minimum of 1 year of previous experience in behavioral health unit preferred Skills:
              • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
              • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

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